Manchester Sales Recruitment Agency

Connecting top sales talent with leading roles in Manchester, the UK, Europe and the US.

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Drive Sales Success in Manchester

Manchester’s booming economy, fast-growing start-up scene, and influx of regional headquarters make it a hub for sales professionals across B2B and B2C sectors. With intense competition for high-performing sales talent, businesses need a recruitment partner that understands the city’s commercial landscape and can identify the right fit for high-impact roles.

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Why Sales Teams Are Harder to Build Than Ever

Talent saturation

Manchester’s popularity as a commercial centre means exceptional sales professionals are snapped up fast. Standing out to quality candidates is tougher than ever in such a crowded market.

High churn rates

Sales teams in Manchester often face high turnover, especially in junior roles. Candidates chase quicker progression or bigger commissions, leading to retention challenges for employers.

Mismatch of expectations

Manchester’s diverse industries, from finance to SaaS to FMCG, require very different sales skill sets. Aligning candidate capabilities with niche sector demands remains a key recruitment hurdle.

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From Account Managers to Sales Directors, We’ve Got You Covered

For over 20 years, our Manchester-based recruitment experts have supported companies across the North West in building high-performing sales teams. Whether you’re hiring for tech sales, retail, or professional services, we know what makes a great sales hire in Manchester.

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roles filled within the required time frame, meeting their hiring targets consistently

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of interviews at interview stage within 1 week of assignment sign-off

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shortlist efficiency across software engineering, IT, testing & senior roles

Delivering Specialist Talent Solutions for Synectics

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Reduction in time-to-hire across various IT roles

Weeks average hiring time for senior tech roles

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Success rate in pre-screened candidates for tech roles

Efficient IT Talent Solutions for Aston Martin

Years trusting us for their niche IT and Digital niche roles

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Sourcing rate from CV to job placements

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Positive service feedback from the company stakeholders

Delivering Reliable IT Talent Solutions for APS Group

Years of dedicated recruitment support and expertise, aligned with its evolving needs

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Successfully filled key positions across departments, from support to C-suite

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Headcount expansion supported by Adria Solutions’ talent sourcing strategies

Fuelling Conferma’s Growth with Top Talent

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Sales vacancies shouldn’t stall your pipeline growth

In Manchester’s competitive market, our clients don’t just need candidates — they need closers, communicators, and long-term contributors. We act as an extension of your business, taking time to understand your goals, sales cycles, and team culture. Every placement we make is carefully aligned to drive performance and long-term retention.

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Our consultants speak your language. From consultative selling to channel strategy, we understand what success looks like across different sales models in Manchester’s key industries.

Gain access to one of the North West’s most comprehensive databases of sales professionals. Our advanced sourcing tools and deep networks mean we deliver talent fast—without compromising on fit.

We don’t just place talent—we help you keep them. By aligning candidate motivations with company growth paths, we improve retention for both junior and senior roles.

We streamline the recruitment process by managing advertising, screening, interviewing, and negotiations—so you can focus on hitting revenue targets while we handle the talent pipeline.

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Manchester: A Thriving Sales Talent Hub

Manchester stands as one of the UK’s most dynamic commercial hubs, with strong sectors in tech, media, and professional services. Global players like TalkTalk and JD Sports call the city home, driving continuous demand for skilled sales professionals. A strong pipeline of talent from universities like Manchester Met and the University of Salford supports this fast-moving market. With a lively city centre, excellent transport links, and a collaborative business environment, Manchester is the ideal location to scale high-performing sales teams.

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FAQs

Hiring or job hunting in sales across Greater Manchester? Below are answers to common questions about the local job market, salaries, and how we support successful sales recruitment in the region.

Manchester companies are actively hiring for business development executives, account managers, sales development reps (SDRs), telesales consultants, and territory sales managers. There’s also increasing demand for SaaS sales specialists and commercial leads in B2B tech and professional services.

Key sectors include tech, telecoms, financial services, property, manufacturing, and e-commerce. Manchester’s reputation as a digital and business services hub means both startups and established firms are continuously scaling their sales teams.

It varies by industry. Tech firms and scaleups tend to prioritise outbound and prospecting skills (cold outreach, LinkedIn, SDR tactics), while more established firms often look for salespeople who can manage qualified inbound leads, close long-cycle deals, and upsell existing clients.

Typical base salaries range from £25,000–£35,000 for junior and mid-level roles, with OTEs pushing total earnings to £40,000–£60,000. Senior business development managers, regional sales leaders, or SaaS sales professionals can earn £60,000–£100,000+ depending on experience and sector.

Yes. Whether you’re hiring your first BDM or building a multi-layered team of SDRs, account execs, and sales managers, we offer tailored recruitment solutions to help you grow fast, without compromising on talent quality.

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We provide a friendly, forward-thinking, 360° recruitment service. With 20+ years of experience in marketing, digital and technology, we focus on happy hiring.

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We anticipate

We expect the unexpected and we know how to overcome complexities.

We’re confidential

We understand the sensitivities around recruiting talent.

We qualify

Rigorous candidate assessment comes as standard.

We take a second look

We uncover hidden gems through diligent talent sifting.

We find the right fit

We match the right candidate for the right company.

We plan for contingencies

With our contingency recruiting model, you only pay when you hire.

Areas we cover in Greater Manchester

Our Manchester sales recruitment team supports businesses across the city centre, surrounding areas, and the wider North-West. If you’re searching for your next sales role, these are some of the best locations in Greater Manchester to keep on your radar.

Manchester City Centre
Ashton Under Lyne
Manchester Airport
Media City
Oldham
Stockport
Salford
Bury
Hazel Grove
Trafford
Prestwich
Cheadle
Sale
Bolton
Altrincham

Delivering ready-to-perform sales talent, so you can close faster.

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